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Mallory Grigg

@mallorygrigg.bsky.social

Hi, #kidlit artists! I'm seeking a MG (ages 9-12) illustrator for a coming-of-age mystery story featuring friendship, adventure, and an elusive white wolf.

Would LOVE to find an Indigenous NA illustrator.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents welcome to email.

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Julia Shea's avatar Julia Shea @jsheaart.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory! I recommend looking at Dayle (@notdayle) on Instagram and tiktok, they’re Inuk and have a really appealing middle grade/YA drawing style. Best of luck on your artist search!

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Irina Chasov's avatar Irina Chasov @irina-chasov.bsky.social
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Hello! My name is Irina, I am a children’s book illustrator, my portfolio: www.behance.net/irinachasov or irinachasov.art

Thank you!

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Ronni Runyon 🎨's avatar Ronni Runyon 🎨 @ronnirunyonillo.bsky.social
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Hi, Mallory!
I would love to be chosen for this type of middle grade story! I am actually working on a piece right now that features a wolf (though a little more scary, last picture is a WIP of course.)

more of my work is at ronnirunyonillustration.com 💕

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Aliana's avatar Aliana @alianawong.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory!
I'm Aliana! Here's some pieces and link to my portfolio.

(alas, I am not an Indigenous NA illustrator)
www.alianawong.com

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Kelly Harper Morehouse 's avatar Kelly Harper Morehouse @khmorehouseart.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory!
This sounds really interesting. Here are a few illustrations-

More here:

imprimo.ca/collections/...

Thank you!
Best wishes on your search.
Kelly

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Gabby Correia Illustration's avatar Gabby Correia Illustration @gabbycorreia.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory, I'm not a native but here is my portfolio www.gabbycorreia.com

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Weyodi OldBear's avatar Weyodi OldBear @weyodi.bsky.social
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If your author isn't Indigenous I would suggest reaching out to your cultural sensitivity reader for some artist contacts.

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Weyodi OldBear's avatar Weyodi OldBear @weyodi.bsky.social
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Is the author of the story Indigenous? If so they might be able to help you find an Indigenous illustrator.

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Weyodi OldBear's avatar Weyodi OldBear @weyodi.bsky.social
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I am not an Indigenous Illustrator but I am an Indigenous writer. Bluesky is not the place to look for Indigenous illustrators. Twitter and Facebook would be much more effective places to look for Indigenous Illustrators.

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JOE SANCHEZ's avatar JOE SANCHEZ @joesanchezart.bsky.social
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hola.
here's some samples of my work, you can see more here: www.tiktok.com/@j_sanchez_g... i am a character designer, cartoonist and illustrator. hope you like my works :)

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Naza Hidalgo's avatar Naza Hidalgo @nazailustra.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory! Would love to be considered.

nazailustra.carrd.co?fbclid=PAZXh...

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Laith's avatar Laith @simplylaith.bsky.social
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Not Native American but an Arab American illustrator. Let me know if you want to see painted work.

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Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬's avatar Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬 @ericaleewrites.bsky.social
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I’m seeing lots of “I’m not indigenous” comments… Consider reaching out to @littlepasifikareaders on Instagram for reccos!

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Shirley Hack 's avatar Shirley Hack @shirley-hack.bsky.social
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Hello, I'm interested in working with you. I am confident that I can assist you with your project.

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Meagan's avatar Meagan @thatmegbee.bsky.social
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If the author is Indigenous and there's an email address for applications, I can share this call with the Indigenous Game Devs collective. We have quite a few artists who could do this.

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Lyndsay Simpson's avatar Lyndsay Simpson @glumbucket.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory!

I am not an Indigenous NA artist, but would love to be considered should you find yourself looking for someone with my specific style.

lyndsaysimpson.com

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Ruby Anderson's avatar Ruby Anderson @rubygraphics9.bsky.social
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Hey ! Mallory , I am a freestyle artist and i can do Indigenous NA style work , let me know if you are interested and i can share some of the work i have done for my clients . Thank you

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Mirka Hokkanen's avatar Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
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I can't think of anyone who is indigenous that fits the bill off the top of my head, but wanted to pass on the link for my agency look book. So many good illustrators there ktliterary.com/lookbook. I hope one day to get to illustrate MG myself too.

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Rachel Gozhansky Illustration's avatar Rachel Gozhansky Illustration @rachelgozhansky.bsky.social
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I would love to be considered: Rachel Gozhansky rachelillustration.com. I am not an Indigenous NA and do hope you find some wonderful Indigenous NA illustrators. #kidlitart #middlegradeillustration #mixedmediaillustration

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Carolyn's avatar Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social
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that would not be me but I wish you luck in the search, if you ever need a doodle style artist that looks for ways to make you smile 😊 I am the #kidlitartist for you 😊

#kidlitart 🎨 (hopefully these tags will get this seen by someone in one of my groups who would be an amazing fit 😊)

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Sally Sultzman's avatar Sally Sultzman @sallysultzman.bsky.social
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attn: @okieelliott.bsky.social

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Christina Barragan Forshay's avatar Christina Barragan Forshay @christinabforshay.bsky.social
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Hello! I’m Christina, a Mexican-American illustrator throwing some art in the ring :)
I love drawing animals and adventurous kiddos.
#kidlit #kidlitart

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Aishwarya's avatar Aishwarya @toondoon1010.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory! I don't fit the demographic you're specifically looking for but wanted to share my work for consideration still. Thank you!

www.aishwaryatandon.com

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Laurie Sawyer 's avatar Laurie Sawyer @lauriesawyer.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory!
Most of my portfolio is for younger audience, but I have started working on Middle Grade pieces. I am not an Indigenous NA illustrator.

LaurieSawyer.artstation.com

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JLMeyer 🐰's avatar JLMeyer 🐰 @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social
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I do hope you find a Indigenous illustrator of awesomeness!

Putting forth my art. Thank you for posting the call here!
www.shannonassociates.com/jenniferl.me...

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Charlene Chua's avatar Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory! Hope you find the right illustrator for your project!

I'm not Indigenous, but just wanted to share a piece I did before with Inhabit books (they specialize in publishing books by and for the Inuit community).

#kidlitart

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Matt Shults's avatar Matt Shults @shultsart.bsky.social
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Oh bummer, I’m only a quarter indigenous. And that’s Ecuadorian, so probably doesn’t count. Just as well, it’s literally been 25 years since I had art for children published.

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Hey there, can make it done for you dm for more details

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Elizabeth Savanella's avatar Elizabeth Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory, I'm not indigenous but I do love studying and depicting details from different cultures. Here are a few relavant examples of my work and you can see more at: www.esprints.com . Thanks for taking a look :)

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Diana Delosh - illustrator's avatar Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social
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sounds like a story I'd love to read and work on, illustration wise. Here' are a few samples of my MG illustrations. My portfolio is: dianadelosh.com
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #illustrator

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Mimi Simon's avatar Mimi Simon @mimisimon.bsky.social
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This sounds like a dream project! Check out my portfolio here: mimisimon.com and here's a few samples of my work.

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J E S S I C A 🫠's avatar J E S S I C A 🫠 @jessi1.bsky.social
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Hello Mallory! Hope you are doing well, Yeah I would love to help you out feel free to connect with me on via email me<3 Link in bio.

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Zoe's avatar Zoe @notyourzoe1.bsky.social
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I am currently working on my portfolio so please come on my inbox I will show you my work and share my email too

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Jessie Boulard Illustration's avatar Jessie Boulard Illustration @jessieboulard.bsky.social
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Hi Mallory! Thank you for the opportunity! @janinele.bsky.social was nice enough to let me know you were looking! I’m excited to put my portfolio forward. Please visit my bio for my indigenous status! www.jessieboulard.com

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Peppermint Bubble's avatar Peppermint Bubble @peppermintbubble.bsky.social
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I'm not even from the American continent, but here's some of my work since I think an MG story with animals is up my alley. I certainly hope you can find an Indigenous illustrator for the job!

www.peppermintbubble.com

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